Rural Affairs and Islands Committee
14th Meeting, 2024
Mark Ruskell indicated that he has lodged a proposal for a member's bill, the Prohibition of Greyhound Racing (Scotland) Bill, and declared an interest as an honorary associate member of the British Veterinary Association and a beekeeper.
The Committee agreed to take item 3 in private and to consider Petition PE1490: Control of wild goose numbers; and its Annual Report 2023 to 2024 in private at its next meeting.
The Committee took evidence from—
Jim Fairlie, Minister for Agriculture and Connectivity accompanied by Andrew Voas, Veterinary Head of Animal Welfare, Scottish Government.
The Committee reviewed the evidence heard earlier in the meeting.